Ohio Coalition for the Education
of Children with Disabilities
CONFERENCES
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March 2, 2012
Free Conference in Piketon, Ohio
Pike County
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There are no CEUs available for this session but we will give out a certificate with contact hours.
The Ohio State University
Endeavor Center
1862 Shyville Rd
Piketon, OH 45661
Phone: 740-289-1605
For Directions Go Here: http://southcenters.osu.edu/visit-the-south-centers/
There are no CEUs available for this session but we will give certificate with contact hours
Two Sessions 9:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 3:30
Presenters: Susan McKinley and Nick Weiland
Concurrent sessions in the morning and the afternoon. You may register for one, or both sessions. Free lunch is provided if you attend both morning and afternoon sessions.
Topic: "The IDEA Behind AT: Essentials of Assistive Technology" presented by Nick Weiland of OCALI
Participants will learn about the areas of function that assistive technology can support, including how it is properly "considered" and written into the IEP. They will examine the legal mandate for assistive technology and how it is funded. This session will include hands-on exploration of websites that support student learning, with a focus on free resources.
About the Presenter: Nick Weiland has been working in the field of disabilities for 36 years. He has worked as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in a community speech and hearing center, served as an SLP in the public schools, coordinated staff development and a resource library in the Ohio SERRC system, and consulted with public schools on assistive technology. Nick has been an instructor for classes in assistive technology at the college level. He has been adjunct faculty at Ohio University in the School of Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences and served on their Advisory Board. He is licensed in the state of Ohio as an SLP and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Topic: "Snoezelen (SNOOZE-a-len): Sensory Fun for Everyone!" Presented by Susan McKinley of Tangible Alternatives
Participants will learn about Snoezelen, a multisensory philosphy that uses an environment designed to encourage exploration. The creation and use of sensory environments will be explored, including how to use lights, music, tactile experience, and vibration. Examples of how to structure the day and classroom/home for success, as well as providing sensory experiences outside the sensory room will be discussed.
About the Presenter: Susan McKinley is the director and founder of Tangible Alternatives– a company that works with individuals with special needs and their caregivers to provide quality-of-life services and opportunities. She has worked with individuals with special needs for over 20 years in residential, community and school settings. Her educational background includes degrees in education for children with mental, physical, and behavioral special needs, including autism. She is also a licensed massage therapist.
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March 9, 2012, Akron, Ohio FREE Conference, FREE Lunch
To Register for March 9th Click Here: https://www.research.net/s/QZR3C6G
There are no CEUs available for this session but we will give out a certificate with contact hours.
Presenter: Dr David Meichenbaum, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Director of Community Consulting & Clinical Services, Summit Educational Resources, Buffalo, New York
Dr. David Meichenbaum is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist specializing in the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of pervasive developmental and disruptive behavior disorders. He is the Director of Community Consulting & Clinical Services at Summit Educational Resources in Buffalo, New York. He received his doctorate of philosophy in Clinical Psychology from University at Buffalo, SUNY, and completed his pre-doctoral internship at Duke University.
Topic: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders: Critical Considerations for Fostering Independence, Reducing Challenging Behaviors, and Building Social Skills
Time: 9:30 – 3:00 Lunch Provided at No Charge
This comprehensive workshop is designed to provide evidence-based treatment strategies and tools for Autism Spectrum Disorders from early intervention to addressing ASD in educational settings. Through case-studies, video clips, audience participation and group activities, Dr. Meichenbaum presents practical strategies and applied tools that can be implemented immediately and to utilize in their daily interactions and practice. Participants will leave with a framework for fostering independence, developing social skills, and reducing maladaptive behaviors and working collaboratively with team members.
A full day of intensive training experience for parents and educators who want to increase their knowledge and acquire specific intervention skills to maximize the success of their children with autism and severe behavioral challenges.
Through the use of scientific-based strategies and practical, hands-on training, Dr. Meichenbaum gives the audience the key to unlocking the potential of children with autism spectrum disorder and severe behavioral challenges.
Akron General Health and Wellness Center West
4125 Medina Road, Akron, Ohio 44333
330-665-8092 / 330-665-8096
Fax: 330-665-8091
For Directions Click Here:
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For more information on Dr. Meichenbaum click here: https://cart.summit-education.com/cart/jsp/course.jsp?categoryId=10015&courseId=CAUTDM.4
To Register for March 9th Click Here: https://www.research.net/s/QZR3C6G
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March 20, 2012
Rick Lavoie at the Appalachian Gateway Center, Sardinia, Ohio, Adams County
Co-sponsored by the State Support Team Region 14, the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati and OCECD
There are no CEUs available for this session but we will give out a certificate with contact hours.
9:00 am – 2:00 pm Free Conference, Free Parking, Free Lunch
Southern State Community College
South Campus/Appalachian Gateway Center
12681 US Rt 62
Sardinia, Ohio 45171
800-628-7722 ext 3520
For Directions Click here: http://www.sscc.edu/about-us/campus/south.html
Topic: The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets for Turning on the Tuned-Out Child
Every learning theory from Maslow to Gardner has "motivation" as its initial and fundamental step. However, few teachers have a repertoire of effective motivational strategies and techniques. In the classroom we tend to use a "one size fits all" approach by attempting to motivate all students with one single reward system, star chart or grading policy. This seminar presents an innovative and field-tested model that enables teachers to better understand and foster student motivation at all grade levels.
The workshop begins with an exploration of some of the common misconceptions related to student motivation and some of the common strategies that are, simply, ineffective (competition, reward systems, punishment). Specific approaches and strategies will then be presented that will enable teachers and parents to motivate students…and maintain that motivation throughout the school year.
This workshop, based on the book by the same name, encourages teachers to examine and identify each child’s “motivational” style and to design motivational strategies that will inspire the child to reach his or her potential.
Objectives:
- That the participants will understand the three basic truths about classroom motivation.
- That the participants will re-examine the basic classroom approaches (e.g., competition, punishment, reward systems, etc.) and recognize the relative ineffectiveness of these strategies.
-That the participant will recognize the six factors that motivate human beings (gregariousness, autonomy, etc.)
-That the participant will translate these factors into practical, pragmatic classroom strategies.
Time: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Presenter: Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.
Rick Lavoie is a teacher, administrator, consultant and national speaker. He is best known for his videos "How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop" and "Last one Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Implications of Learning Disabilities. His new books are "It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success" and "The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child".
The book "The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned Out Child" and the “It’s So Hard to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success” will be available for purchase at $15. check or cash. Rick Lavoie will be staying after each session for book signing.
Free Conference, Free Parking, Free Lunch
For more information on the speaker, control + click here www.ricklavoie.com
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March 22, 2012 Champaign County Community Center, Urbana, Ohio,
Co-Sponsored by the State Support Team Region 6 and OCECD
We will give out a certificate with contact hours. DD CEU has been submitted for approval.
No other CEUs will be available.
9:00 am – 3:15 pm Free Conference, Free Lunch, Free Parking
Topic: “Some Behavior Strategies that Work with Students with Disabilities and Some That Don’t”
A wise man once described "irrationality" as repeatedly doing the same thing and expecting a difference result each time. In our field, there are numerous techniques that are frequently and extensively used despite the fact that these strategies are ineffective (e.g., follow-along reading, time out, classroom competition, punishment). This workshop will demonstrate these strategies and explore the reasons why they simply do not work.
The second half of the seminar will outline twelve unique and field-tested techniques that can be used by parents and professionals to modify and improve children's behavior and
performance. As caregivers, we must consistently evaluate the strategies that we use with our students. As FDR cautioned us, "Do something. If it works, do more of it. If it doesn't work, do something else."
Objectives:
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The learner will understand the ineffectiveness of common "time out" strategies and learn effective alternatives to this technique.
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The learner will understand common but faulty language arts techniques and will learn effective alternative strategies
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The learner will master twelve behavior management techniques that can monitor and modify children's behavior at home and in the classroom.
Presenter: Richard Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed.
Rick Lavoie is a teacher, administrator, consultant and national speaker. He is best known for his videos "How Difficult Can This Be?: The F.A.T. City Workshop" and "Last one Picked, First One Picked On: The Social Implications of Learning Disabilities. His new books are "It’s So Much Work to Be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success" and "The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child".
The book "The Motivation Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning on the Tuned Out Child" and “It’s So Hard to be Your Friend: Helping the Child with Learning Disabilities Find Social Success ” will be available for purchase at $15. check or cash. Rick Lavoie will be signing books at lunch and after the session at 3:15pm.
For more information on the speaker visit www.ricklavoie.com
Champaign County Community Center
Madison Champaign Educational Service Center
1512 South US Highway 68, Suite J 100
Urbana, Ohio 43078
937-484-1557
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Hosted by the State Support Team Region 6 and the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
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For Parents, Grandparents, Family, Friends
February 29, 2012 6-8pm
Held at State Support Team 7
1495 W. Longview Ave, Mansfield, Ohio
Sponsored by the SST 7
Dr. Jim Ball Presents: Autism- A Positive Behavior Support Approach
Dr Ball is a certified Behavioral Analyst with 26 years of experience supporting children, families and schools.
To Register: Contact Kellee Wisenbarger at
419-747-4808 or 800-424-7372
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For Educators
March 1, 2012
Held at State Support Team 7
1495 W. Longview Ave, Mansfield, Ohio
Sponsored by the SST 7
Registration 8:30 am Class 8:45 - 3:30 pm
Dr. Jim Ball Presents: Autism- A Positive Behavior Support Approach
Dr Ball is a certified Behavioral Analyst with 26 years of experience supporting children, families and schools.
Register through STARS: https://safe.ode.state.oh.us/portal/
Any questions, please contact Denee Schlotterer dschlotterer@ncoesc.org
Call Kellee Wisenbarger for help
419-747-4808 or 800-424-7372
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The Central Ohio Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
presents its annual spring conference program Friday, March 2, 2012
Imagine! Every Child Reading and Writing
located at the beautiful OCLC Conference Center
6600 Kilgour Place Dublin, Ohio 43017
Professional Training Track: William Van Cleve MA
Writing Matters: Developing Writing Skills in Students Who Struggle
8:30 am to 4:00 pm – registration begins at 7:45 am - 6 Contact hours - lunch included in fee
Registration Fees: now until February 20, 2012: $105.00/ $85.00 IDA members - after February 20, 2012: $125.00/ $100.00 IDA members
Parent Information Track: Expert Panel
Advocacy Matters: Learning How to Become Your Child’s Strongest Advocate
9:00 am to 1:00 pm - registration begins at 8:30 am - lunch included in fee
Registration Fees: until February 20, 2012: $55.00/ $45.00 IDA members - after February 20, 2012: $65.00/ $50.00 IDA members
Early Registration Ends February 20th
Register at: www.cobida.org Questions: conference@cobida.org
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Rick Lavoie will be back in Ohio
August 7th in Mercer County
Registration later at www.ocecd.org
and/or a local contact
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Ohio Early Care and Education Conference April 19-21, 2012
by Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children
at Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio Department of Education, Office of Early Learning & School Readiness is providing one and two day conference scholarships for Early Childhood Education(previously Public Preschool)and Special Education Teachers. Click here for all the ODE/ELSR scholarship details!
The Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children is offering one day Emerging Leadership for Ohio AEYC members. Click here for all the Ohio AEYC scholarship details!
The deadline for applying for OCECD parent scholarships has passed.
If you are not awarded a scholarship or do not meet the requirements,
we may have a solution to fit your budget, click here.
Check out all that the 2012 Ohio Early Care & Education Conference has to offer.
You won't want to miss this great opportunity to connect at Ohio's largest early childhood event!
Sincerely,
Ohio AEYC
Registration is now open at http://www.oaeyc.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3428
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Twelfth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: Experience Understood in Image, Poetry, Narrative and Research April 24 - 25, 2012
Held on The Ohio State University’s Columbus Campus
Student Poster Competition: Due no later than March 12, 2012
The theme for the Twelfth Annual Multiple Perspectives Conference, “Experience Understood in Image, Poetry, Narrative and Research” reaches across disciplines, professions and modes of knowing for a fuller understanding of disability. The theme facilitates our twelve year exploration of disability as a reflection of the human condition seen through the lenses environmental, theoretical and social constructs as well as personal experience.
Featured Speakers include:
Stephen Kuusisto presenting the Ethel Louise Armstrong Lecture on Disability Culture and Art
Stephen Kuusisto is an author, poet, disability advocate, and director of Syracuse University’s Renée Crown University Honors Program where he is also a University Professor of Disability Studies. To read excerpts of Stephen Kuusisto’s poetry, essays, blog posts and more visit http://www.stephenkuusisto.com/
LeDerick Horne presenting The Ohio State University’s President and Provost’s Diversity Lecture and Performance Series
Classified as neurologically impaired in the third grade, LeDerick has become a successful spoken word poet, playwright, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate. You can sample LeDerick Horne’s poetry on iTunes; Download a Poem by LeDerick titled “Dare to Dream” [Doc Format | PDF Format] and find out more about his life and work at http://www.lederick.com/
Marilyn Bartlett presenting the Ken Campbell Lecture on Disability Policy
Marilyn Bartlett has been a kindergarten teacher, college professor, public school assistant superintendent, an associate in a law firm and college dean; is well published and presents locally, nationally, and internationally on topics of educational law but many know her as the law school graduate with a reading and learning disability who was refused accommodations on the bar exam and became the plaintiff in Bartlett v. New York State Board of Law Examiners.
Past programs and conference updates as they become available can be found at: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm.
To be on the mailing list for the conferenc
e, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu
The Multiple Perspectives Conference is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Endowment Fund and ongoing support from The Ohio State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
L. Scott Lissner, Ohio State University ADA Coordinator,
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The 6th Annual Special Education Leadership Conference will be September 26 & 27, 2012 Greater Columbus Convention Center
Registration later at www.ocecd.org
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